Chapultepec Zoo

Chapultepec Zoo is a zoo located in Chapultepec Park and the best known Mexican zoo. The zoo houses 1236 animals from more than 222 species. The zoo is known for its success in breeding programs of threatened species, including giant pandas, California condors and Mexican wolves.

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Date: Sept 25

Blue Mountains Water Skink

The Blue Mountains Water Skink is a medium sized lizard that grows to approximately 16-20 cm. The body is very dark brown to black with narrow yellow/bronze stripes along its back continuing as spots along its tail. This species is currently known from less than 40 locations in the upper Blue Mountains, between Hazelbrook and Newnes Plateau. It is found in sedge and shrub swamps in the upper Blue Mountains, it has also been recorded in vegetation next to creeks. The Blue Mountains Water Skink is semi-aquatic and is active on warm sunny days from September to April.

Thank you Marnie!
Date: Sept 14